How far is Detroit, MI, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 231 miles / 372 kilometers / 201 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 230.857 miles
- 371.528 kilometers
- 200.609 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 230.760 miles
- 371.372 kilometers
- 200.525 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Indianapolis to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Detroit?
There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Detroit generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |